Byzantine Magnets

The virtues of the late Roman Empire Legions. Strength and Discipline. Roma Invicta!

Palaiologos Dynasty Eagle - Byzantine

In medieval history, Byzantium, the Byzantine Empire or the Eastern Roman Empire was the continuation of Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire, i.e SPQR. Byzantium survived the fall of Roman Empire, lasting a thousand years until the end of the Medieval era.

A simple yet elegant vector of a classic Orthodox Icon of the Holy Face, or the Icon Not Made With Hands, being the face of Christ which was imprinted on the napkin given to King Abgar of Odessa

This is a digitally edited version of a fragmented Byzantine mosaic depicting a long beak bird within a floral crown – Origina mosaic art installed at Syria, 5th/6th Century A.D.

Byzantine Louvre inspired

an Iranian woman in a Byzantine style

My interpretation of the icon of Jesus, also known as Christ the Pantocrator or Christ in Majesty. It depicts Jesus holding the Gospels with his hand raised in blessing.

The byzantine Santo Stefano (Saint Stephen) Cathedral and the 11th century belltower in Caorle in the Veneto region of Italy.

The Heraldry of the Late Roman Empire

It was this Crucifix that Francisco heard said, in the small and abandoned church of São Damião: – “Francis, go and rebuild my Church“. An unknown Italian artist painted it in the 12th century on a cloth glued to walnut wood. It is 1.90 m high, 1.20 m wide and 12 cm thick. This is the Crucifix and the glorious Christ that Santa Clara would contemplate throughout her life, during the entire time she spent in the Monastery of São Damião (1212 – 1253). That is why he will speak so often of the “King of glory”.

Byzantine Imperial Flag -14th Century

A vector of a standard Byzantine Cross Design, notice the flowers coming from the bottom of the Cross alluding to the symbolism of the Cross as the Tree of Life.

Racing games were public games with horse racing and whips. The ancient drivers using wheels and hooves to race other players across a sand coliseum filled with crowds as a summer event.

Ask Me About My Obsession with the Church of the Byzantine Empire from the death of Justinian to the Fall of Constantinople

Add some fun and beauty to your home with this Russian traveler poster design or give it as the perfect gift!

The heraldry chi rho of the late roman empire in a wreath of the Caesars

Low polygon style illustration of a byzantine purple abstract geometric background.

Inside the Halil bey mosque (the locals call it "Palia Mousiki"). Under the glass floor, you can see the ruins of the byzantine church of Aghia Paraskevi. Kavala city, Macedonia, Greece.

A pretty, elegant and decorative watercolour mandala design arranged in a floral coronet motif overlaying a dynamic Heraldic quartrefoil background pattern. All originally hand painted by yours truly Patricia Shea.

This is a digitally edited version of a fragmented Byzantine mosaic depicting a antelope leaping across decorative foliage.

Jesus' death was by crucifixion, and it was terribly painful and agonizing. The four New Testament Gospels record in great detail the events that were related to this moment. But, very clearly, the biblical witness highlights that the death of Jesus Christ involved much more than just physical sufferings. Although there are other opinions, it is widely accepted by scholars that Jesus' death took place on a Friday of Easter week. This likely happened three years after his public ministry began. So Jesus died at about thirty-three years old. Determining the exact year of Jesus' death is not an easy task, because it is well known that there is a miscalculation in the calendar we currently use. This error implies a difference between four and s

Byzantine decoration

Assuming I'm Just The Byzantine Church Was Your First Mistake

Low polygon style illustration of a byzantine purple abstract geometric background.

My interpretation of a Byzantine icon depicting the Virgin Mary holding Jesus, with Archangels Michael and Gabriel flying above.

My interpretation of a Byzantine icon of Saint Michael the Archangel. He is the patron saint of police officers, the military, sailors, paramedics, grocers and many other vocations, places and causes. He is one of four archangels found in both Jewish and Christian scriptures.

As per friendly suggestion from one of the customers, we upload the tetragrammatic cross in heraldic colours of Nemanjić dynasty from medieval Serbia. Enjoy!

"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" - Matthew 5:44

The Byzantine castle-town of Monemvasia in Greece

The heraldry of the Medieval Byzantine Empire, Eastern Rome and Successors of the Roman Empire. Part of the Medieval History and Byzantium Collection

Add some medieval magic to your day

100% freehand original one of a kind artwork

Assuming I'm Just The Byzantine Church Was Your First Mistake

Iznik Architectural Tiles Photography. Iznik pottery, Tile and Mural making, named after the town in western Anatolia where it was made, is a decorated ceramic that was produced from the last quarter of the 15th century until the end of the 17th century.

A famous 17th Century Byzantine Pectoral Cross